In Person
Event
Perth Roundtable: Strategic ESG Due Diligence for Supply Chains
An exclusive roundtable for senior procurement, ESG, and compliance leaders across Australia's essential sectors
12.00 - 1:30pm AWST
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August 28, 2025
1.5 Hours
In Person
In Person
K&L Gates Perth
32/44 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
This exclusive, invitation-only roundtable will bring together senior procurement and compliance leaders who are navigating challenges in managing ESG risks in supply chains. Participate in a peer-led discussion around strategic ESG due diligence and how it can be embedded into sourcing, risk management, and operational decisions to build more resilient and responsible supply chains.
This session is hosted in partnership with K&L Gates.
Event Details
Location: K&L Gates, 32/44 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Time: 12.00–1.30pm AEST
Guest speaker: Serena Grant, Director of Business and Human Rights, Walk Free, Minderoo Foundation
Cost: Complimentary. A light lunch will be provided
Why attend?
- Learn how others are tackling ESG risk in procurement and operations
- Connect with peers to share approaches to responsible and ethical sourcing
- Take away practical insights to refine and strengthen your due diligence
Who should attend?
This roundtable is designed for senior professionals in the following roles:
- Procurement and sourcing
- ESG and sustainability
- Risk, compliance, and governance
Reserve your place
Spots are strictly limited to support an open, high-value discussion among peers.
Please register your interest to secure your place.
Read the Transcript
Meet the Speakers
Dr Arne Geschke
Fair Supply’s Co-Founder & CDO
Dr Arne Geschke contributes over ten years of experience working in in-depth supply-chain assessment and economic modelling. Arne is a leading expert in the field of large-scale global environmental-economic supply-chain assessments and input-output analysis with a focus on environmental applications such as carbon accounting and energy policy. He has been instrumental in developing detailed global supply-chain databases and FairSupply’s underlying mathematical framework. He previously worked for BMW and GM in mathematical engine simulation before beginning his academic career in Australia. Having developed his skill set in the academic and professional worlds alike, Arne bridges the gap between cutting-edge methodological advancements in supply-chain analysis and applicability in an enterprise environment. Arne holds a PhD in Environmental Impact Analysis and Economic Modelling from The University of Sydney, prior to which he completed a Master of Industrial Mathematics at the University of Hamburg, Germany and the University of Bath, UK.
Serena Grant
Director of Business and Human Rights, Walk Free, Minderoo Foundation
Serena is a lawyer and human rights advocate who leads Walk Free’s work engaging the private sector to end modern slavery. Serena works alongside businesses, investors and governments to improve supply chain practices and strengthen laws. This includes overseeing Walk Free’s role as Secretariat of the Bali Process Government and Business Forum, partnerships with Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking and Walk Free’s impact investing portfolio.
Adam Levine
Partner, K&L Gates
Adam is a corporate partner with extensive experience in corporate governance, mergers &
acquisitions, foreign investment regulation, regulatory compliance, and capital markets.
While focusing on corporate issues, Adam also plays an active role in ensuring access to
justice for those less fortunate in the community and proudly heads the firm's Australian pro
bono practice. Some of his work has involved complex, high-profile cross-jurisdictional
transactions, co-coordinating legal teams in different Australian states and abroad. Adam is also a strong
supporter of start-ups and has acted for numerous start-up ventures.
Ben Kiernan-Green
Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A, K&L Gates
Ben is a senior lawyer in the Corporate/M&A team and advises clients in relation to mergers
and acquisitions, corporate structuring, foreign investment, private equity, venture capital,
and debt financing. He is also a strong contributor to the firm's pro bono practice. Ben
received his Bachelor of Law and Commerce from the University of Western Australia and
completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law. He is admitted to
the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Western Australia. Ben has had the privilege of working
with Fair Supply on a variety of matters over several years.
Meet the Speakers
Dr Arne Geschke
Fair Supply’s Co-Founder & CDO
Dr Arne Geschke contributes over ten years of experience working in in-depth supply-chain assessment and economic modelling. Arne is a leading expert in the field of large-scale global environmental-economic supply-chain assessments and input-output analysis with a focus on environmental applications such as carbon accounting and energy policy. He has been instrumental in developing detailed global supply-chain databases and FairSupply’s underlying mathematical framework. He previously worked for BMW and GM in mathematical engine simulation before beginning his academic career in Australia. Having developed his skill set in the academic and professional worlds alike, Arne bridges the gap between cutting-edge methodological advancements in supply-chain analysis and applicability in an enterprise environment. Arne holds a PhD in Environmental Impact Analysis and Economic Modelling from The University of Sydney, prior to which he completed a Master of Industrial Mathematics at the University of Hamburg, Germany and the University of Bath, UK.
Serena Grant
Director of Business and Human Rights, Walk Free, Minderoo Foundation
Serena is a lawyer and human rights advocate who leads Walk Free’s work engaging the private sector to end modern slavery. Serena works alongside businesses, investors and governments to improve supply chain practices and strengthen laws. This includes overseeing Walk Free’s role as Secretariat of the Bali Process Government and Business Forum, partnerships with Investors Against Slavery and Trafficking and Walk Free’s impact investing portfolio.
Adam Levine
Partner, K&L Gates
Adam is a corporate partner with extensive experience in corporate governance, mergers &
acquisitions, foreign investment regulation, regulatory compliance, and capital markets.
While focusing on corporate issues, Adam also plays an active role in ensuring access to
justice for those less fortunate in the community and proudly heads the firm's Australian pro
bono practice. Some of his work has involved complex, high-profile cross-jurisdictional
transactions, co-coordinating legal teams in different Australian states and abroad. Adam is also a strong
supporter of start-ups and has acted for numerous start-up ventures.
Ben Kiernan-Green
Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A, K&L Gates
Ben is a senior lawyer in the Corporate/M&A team and advises clients in relation to mergers
and acquisitions, corporate structuring, foreign investment, private equity, venture capital,
and debt financing. He is also a strong contributor to the firm's pro bono practice. Ben
received his Bachelor of Law and Commerce from the University of Western Australia and
completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law. He is admitted to
the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Western Australia. Ben has had the privilege of working
with Fair Supply on a variety of matters over several years.